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• BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (ZEM $27.58)
  • $27.58 P/E (TTM): 0.34X Cap: $2.77B
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• iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC $36.67)
  • $36.67 P/E (TTM): 9.99X Cap: $3.51B
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• Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF (VEE $43.32)
  • $43.32 P/E (TTM): 6.04X Cap: $3.50B
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Q: Thoughts on XEC and another recommendation in this investment area? Thanks...

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Read Answer Asked by Bruce on December 01, 2020

• Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN $205.37)
  • $205.37 P/E (TTM): 28.64X Cap: $2.20T
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Q: Good morning, I am looking to invest in Amazon, but if I was to buy 5 shares, what would be more than US$15,000 and represent 15% holding. What would an alternative way to invest as I assume this is too large of a position, even for Amazon.

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Read Answer Asked by Steven on December 01, 2020

• Dynamic Active Global Dividend ETF (DXG $73.64)
  • $73.64 P/E (TTM): 29.99X Cap: $776M
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• RBC Global Dividend Growth Fund Series A (RBF565 $22.06)
  • $22.06 P/E (TTM): 16.9X
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Q: What do you think of this as a global fund (ex. Canada) and are there better choices to consider?

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Read Answer Asked by Peter on December 01, 2020

• Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC $54.65)
  • $54.65 Cap: $10.97B
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• Bitcoin Fund The (QBTC.U $67.39)
  • $67.39 Cap: $1.09B
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• Bitcoin Fund The (QBTC $92.30)
  • $92.30 Cap: $1.50B
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Q: Hi there,

What is the best way to invest in BTC and ETH, without directly investing in the crypto itself? Please suggest US and Canadian funds if possible.

Thanks!

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on December 01, 2020

• Bitcoin Fund The (QBTC $92.30)
  • $92.30 Cap: $1.50B
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Q: Could you tell me what is the difference between these 2 companies and what is your opinion for the best one for the Bitcoin space Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Greg on November 30, 2020

• Amplify Treatments, Testing and Advancements ETF (GERM)
  • P/E (TTM): 20.36X
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Q: Hi team,
What do you think of this recently created ETF ?
It looks good to cover Covid-19 vaccines, but also other epidemics diseases after the present pandemic. Any better ideas ?

Gratefully,

Jacques ID

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Read Answer Asked by Jacques on November 30, 2020

• iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Index ETF (XAW $49.47)
  • $49.47 P/E (TTM): 20.27X Cap: $3.55B
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• Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO $41.94)
  • $41.94 P/E (TTM): 10.85X Cap: $8.73B
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• Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio (VEQT $52.30)
  • $52.30 P/E (TTM): 11.2X Cap: $11.66B
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Q: Hi,
My kids are all about 30 years old and have most of their retirement investments in equities with some bonds, e.g. VGRO.
Given the poor expectations for bonds, is it reasonable to move to all equities?
If so, which ETFs would you recommended? I was thinking VEQT or XAW?
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Camille on November 30, 2020

• Purpose High Interest Savings Fund (PSA $50.08)
  • $50.08 Cap: $3.02B
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• CI High Interest Savings ETF (CSAV $50.09)
  • $50.09 P/E (TTM): 37.63X Cap: $4.96B
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Q: Do you have any recommendations on safe ETFs to park some CAD and USD that will be needed in the next 1-2 months and earn a little yield?

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Read Answer Asked by Shyam on November 30, 2020

• Tesla Inc. (TSLA $367.96)
  • $367.96 P/E (TTM): 340.7X Cap: $1.38T
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• BlackRock Science and Technology Trust of Beneficial Interest (BST $37.21)
  • $37.21 Cap: $824M
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• BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust of Beneficial Interest (BSTZ $21.42)
  • $21.42 Cap: $482M
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Q: Hi gang what’s is the difference between this two funds? Is this wouldn’t be a buy ? Why? Thanks
Alnoor

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Read Answer Asked by Alnoor on November 30, 2020

• Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC $54.65)
  • $54.65 Cap: $10.97B
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• Bitcoin Fund The (QBTC $92.30)
  • $92.30 Cap: $1.50B
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Q: Greetings 5i Team,
Is there any ETF that you could suggest,for crypto currency both in Canada and US. Or what is the best way to get some exposure in to this crypto market.

Thank you
Ravi.

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Read Answer Asked by Raveendra on November 27, 2020

• iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF (CBO $18.33)
  • $18.33 Cap: $810M
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• iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XHY $16.31)
  • $16.31 P/E (TTM): 20.4X Cap: $1.05B
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• Vanguard Canadian Short-Term Corporate Bond Index ETF (VSC $24.00)
  • $24.00 Cap: $1.42B
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Q: I intend to increase the "very safe part" of my portfolios with fixed income ETFs, is a mix of corporate and government bond ETF a good choice with this objective or any other suggestion ? I suppose that longer term bond ETF would be more risky if rates do increase ?

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Read Answer Asked by Jean-Yves on November 27, 2020

Q: Hi, what do you think about Mackenzie ETFs that use the TOBAM approach for maximum diversification? It seems to reduce weight of large cap companies like FAANG. Do you see potential versus traditional index based ETF? MER are about 0.5%.

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Read Answer Asked by Clayton on November 27, 2020

• Harvest Healthcare Leaders Income ETF (HHL $7.02)
  • $7.02 P/E (TTM): 23.22X Cap: $1.56B
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• aTyr Pharma Inc. (LIFE)
  • Cap: $127M
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Q: Hi Peter and Team,
Over the last 5 years, HHL's price dropped by just under 30% although its underlying stocks had appreciated over the same time period. I just can't wrap my head around this and would you please comment on how this is possible.
Also which one would be your choice for a full position HHL vs LIFE?
Regards,

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Read Answer Asked by Harry on November 26, 2020

• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Hedged To CAD Index ETF (ZQQ $162.82)
  • $162.82 P/E (TTM): 32.54X Cap: $2.52B
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• Global X Nasdaq-100 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXQ $94.21)
  • $94.21 P/E (TTM): 33.18X Cap: $1.29B
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• BMO Nasdaq 100 Equity Index ETF (ZNQ $105.74)
  • $105.74 P/E (TTM): 32.57X Cap: $1.67B
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Q: Are there any Canadian based etfs that track the Nasdaq 100 index similar to ZQQ but are not hedged to CAD?

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Read Answer Asked by John on November 26, 2020

• iShares S&P Global Clean Energy Index Fund (ICLN $18.06)
  • $18.06 P/E (TTM): 36.15X Cap: $2.10B
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Q: PBD (Global Clean Energy Invesco ETF) is up 100% this year. Your opinion pls. I would like to buy an ETF to complement my BEPC, AQN. Is there another clean energy/renewable ETF that you like better?

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Read Answer Asked by JR on November 26, 2020

• BMO High Yield US Corporate Bond Hedged to CAD Index ETF (ZHY $10.81)
  • $10.81 P/E (TTM): 0.25X Cap: $1.44B
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Q: Hi Guys, I was thinking of putting this ETF in my TFSA for some monthly income. I was wondering if there would be a withholding tax applied if it is in a TFSA because of the US content. I there is do you know how much? If there is then perhaps this would be more suited in an RRSP. I'm retired and am looking for income. Thanks for your help.

Mike

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Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 26, 2020

Q: Can you tell me if SPDR® Solactive Canada ETF is a good purchase?

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Read Answer Asked by Juanita on November 26, 2020

• Global X Europe 50 Index Corporate Class ETF (HXX $61.44)
  • $61.44 Cap: $172M
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Q: I own this ETF, and as with other Horizon ETFS, and it is thinly traded. Sometimes on certain days, there is no volume at all. Do you know why would this be the case?

I also notice a certain bid/ask spread with a size of 1 share on each side. Is this the ETF fund itself, trying to make a market out there?

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Read Answer Asked by Craig on November 26, 2020

• RBC Canadian Bank Yield Index ETF (RBNK $38.44)
  • $38.44 P/E (TTM): 16.62X Cap: $370M
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• Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Bank ETF (HCAL $35.49)
  • $35.49 P/E (TTM): 15.2X Cap: $766M
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Q: For a total investment return over a long time frame, which ETF do you think will perform better?

HCAL - Leveraged, No DRIP, 0.65 MER
RBNK - DRIP availablity, 0.33 MER

Thanks,

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Read Answer Asked by Craig on November 26, 2020

• iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM $120.57)
  • $120.57 P/E (TTM): 34.72X Cap: $7.94B
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• State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK $135.29)
  • $135.29 P/E (TTM): 39.24X Cap: $86.45B
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• First Trust ISE Cloud Computing Index Fund (SKYY $111.44)
  • $111.44 P/E (TTM): 36.72X Cap: $2.38B
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• Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT $705.13)
  • $705.13 P/E (TTM): 36.76X Cap: $107.98B
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• iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW $184.48)
  • $184.48 P/E (TTM): 35.65X Cap: $18.28B
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• Global X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU $19.66)
  • $19.66 P/E (TTM): 28.6X Cap: $210M
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Q: Hi 5i, Of these ETFs will you please help me pick 3 you think had a better outlook, for a 3 years hold, I would think, now that the vaccine is ready, cloud etfs would slow down
Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Fernando on November 25, 2020